The Shire

shire OCTOBER 2020

GLENSHIRE DEVONSHIRE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE

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contents in this issue

04 message from the president 06 new gdra board member 08 10 ways you can be

a great gdra member

09 create a fire resistant home 13 preparing for wildfire 14 pool manager message 15 idle free california 16 campfire & BBQ ban 17 sierra seniors 22 bulletin board

features

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Deer Migration

Power Outages

Martis Wildlife Area

Trail TLC

part of the traditional deer

communication seriously and

encompasses one of our

many beautiful boardwalks

The Glenshire region is a large migration corridor used by the Verdi sub-unit of the LoyaltonTruckee Mule Deer Herd, for

both their winter and summer migrations.

Liberty takes power outage

provides outage information

for both planned outages and unplanned outages through

various channels in an attempt

The Martis Wildlife Area

The Glenshire Pond has so

area’s breathtaking – and

that function well, but

meadow wetlands.

California sun they began to

environmentally significant –

to reach all affected customers.

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with big winters and the deteriorate.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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This board cares deeply for the membership of GDRA and it was with you in mind that we made our decisions.

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Some Final Thoughts

Two years have certainly flown by as

President of GDRA, seems strange that this will already be my last article in the Shire.

I have enjoyed my time serving as your President and want to congratulate the new Board on being elected to serve.

While we have faced some challenging

and unanticipated issues, I am most proud

of our responsiveness to our members.

deeply for the membership of GDRA and

would best serve the most amount of

decisions. I would also like to thank the

We have tried to work on solutions that

members within our limitations. With many members facing increased insurance costs and cancellations, we were able to keep

our budget, your dues dollars, to the most fiscally conservative spending possible to

avoid having to add a large dues increase.

In response to COVID-19 we also instituted a prolonged payment schedule to help

our members affected by the pandemic. It

was important to the Board that we get the pool open for as much as the season as

possible while at the same time installing a new reservation system so that only those who were able to actually use the pool

in its mandated reduced capacity were

paying for its use. We strove to continue as much Firewise Defensible Space clearing

it was with you in mind that we made our staff for all their hard work every day of

every year in keeping our Association on track, truly caring about our community beyond their job description.

As the new Board carries on, I am

confident that they will continue the

long-standing tradition of keeping our members first in priority and will do a

fantastic job. I admire the dedication of all who have stepped up and wish them the best of luck.

To our members I wish you continued

enjoyment of this wonderful place we are

so blessed to be able to call home. Thank you for your support.

as we could within new constraints, though

Carla Embertson

clearing effort that we had hoped to do in

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we weren’t able to form the volunteer

the beginning of the year. This board cares

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Immediate Past President, GDRA,

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The Shire is accepting community and

resident article submissions and cover photos

for future issues of The Shire. Share something

important about our community! Include

photos where applicable. Photo submission guidelines: digital, high

resolution JPG files. Have an idea, but not sure? Give Lori at the clubhouse office a call 530.587.6202. Submit articles & photos to peggy@cc.media.

Upcoming issue - March 2020 (submit by January 15, 2020).

Send us articles & photos to include in the next Shire Magazine!

We Want to hear from you!

Cover photo by Emily Rademacher flowphototahoe@gmail.com The Shire is the official publication of the Glenshire/Devonshire Residents Association published by CCMedia 775.327.4200 publishing@cc.media | www.cc.media BOARD MEMBERS Claudia Hanson, President Andy Anderson, Treasurer Kathleen Raber, Secretary Adrian Juncosa, Member at Large DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Ron Boehm Dennis Martin Brian McEneaney Tyler Ross GDRA STAFF Lori Kelley, Operations Manager Dan Turner, Facilities Manager Heather Menges, Admin

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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETINGS Design Review Committee (DRC) meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7am (subject to change). DRC meetings will be canceled if no items are on the agenda 10 days in advance of the meeting.

2020 GDRA BOARD

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Welcome new Board member, Adrian Juncosa.

NEW GDRA BOARD MEMBER

At the September 10, 2020 GDRA Board meeting, the Board appointed one

person to serve a one year term on the GDRA Board:

Adrian Juncosa We would like to thank Adrian for his

willingness to volunteer his time to help make our community a better place.

Welcome!

Adrian Juncosa

The Board anticipates appointing one

more person to fill the one vacant seat at the October 8th Board Meeting.

2020 Board Application can be found at www.glenshiredevonshire.com

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by Marty Frantz

October, November and December are the busiest months for the Fall/Winter Deer Migration

The Glenshire region is a large part of the

traditional deer migration corridor used by the Verdi sub-unit of the Loyalton-Truckee

Mule Deer Herd, for both their winter and summer migrations. There have been

many deer/vehicle collisions on Glenshire Drive and Hirschdale Road.

The deer move around a lot in the fall – please be especially aware at dawn & dusk!

Driving through this forested region, you would assume there were deer

everywhere, but in fact only a single

herd remains and their numbers are

declining. Protecting habitat, preserving the seasonal ranges and limiting threats

to this herd along the migration corridor, are considered critical actions by many biologists. It is up to us to help.

Be grateful for wildlife!

Waddle Ranch protected 1462 acres in

the Martis Valley. This is largely where the Verdi Sub-unit fawns in the springtime.

Disruption of the migration corridor

through the Glenshire region makes it hard for this already stressed herd to reach the

Truckee River and the traditional routes

used to move to lower elevations during the fall/winter – or back up in the spring.

We can help protect both the winter &

summer ranges by limiting encroaching roads and disruptive human activities

(ATV’s, dirt-bikes, uncontrolled dogs, etc.)

Deer are very active in our region spring through fall. They tend to arrive in April/ May and start migrating back to their

wintering grounds October/November

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and December. Prime factors in the

decline of deer numbers are animal-

vehicle collisions and fawns being split

up from their mothers due to dirt-bikes, uncontrolled dogs, etc.

Drive particularly alertly in these areas: • Heavy deer usage has been observed on Hirschdale Road, Highway 80, Glenshire Drive from Hirschdale to Somerset and then from the west Glenshire entrance sign to Olympic Heights.

• Watch for deer on the side of the road.

• If you spot deer/wildlife near or on

the road, slow down and turn on the

hazard lights, flash your headlights and use “slow down” hand signals to warn approaching drivers.

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GDRA GOOD NEIGHBOR

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7. Responsible Use of Dumpsters, Bins and Carts Please contact GDRA staff if you need to use the clubhouse

dumpster. Please don’t put household trash in the clubhouse

10 ways to be a great Glenshire Devonshire Member!

bear bins or over the dumpster gate. Please don’t overfill

seasonal dumpsters: Christmas tree, cardboard, green waste.

Please help protect wildlife and store recycle carts in an enclosed area until morning of pick up.

8. Respect Your Neighborhood Respect construction hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 8pm / Sat, Sun &

Federal Holidays 9am 7pm. Restrict Noise pollution: loud music, machinery, barking dogs, etc.

1. Maintain Defensible Space Defensible space on every property matters toward increasing fire safety for the entire region. Find helpful information at www.truckeefire.org/defensible-space

2. Pick Up Pet Waste At All Times Pet waste is a main polluter of the Glenshire Lake, which flows into the Truckee River. Many streams and drainages flow to

the Glenshire Lake, so picking up pet waste on and off trails is

9. Help Keep Your Neighborhood Safe Do not use Fireworks, Bottle Rockets, etc. They are dangerous,

not allowed and against the law. Please respect the speed limits and bike lanes.

10. Help Your Community by Volunteering Lake, Trails, Neighborhood Defensible Space Days and more.

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important.

3. Use Dark Sky Exterior Lighting Dark skies are one of the reasons many of us live in the

mountains and not a city. Town of Truckee and Glenshire have

Dark Sky ordinances. Studies have shown that bright lights are

Trash day is a bear’s buffet.

harmful to wildlife, effecting feeding, mating and more. Visit www.darksky.org for more information.

4. Keep Control of Pets Pets chasing wildlife can be very detrimental, especially during nesting and fawning seasons. Keep dogs from roaming and

respect use of leashes for their safety and the safety of others.

We requests dogs not go on the Glenshire Lake island.

5. No RV Living Pursuant to GDRA rules and regulations.

6. Contact GDRA Office For Exterior Improvement Approvals Most exterior improvements require GDRA approval, including but not limited to: Painting / Windows / Sheds / Fences / Additions / Parking Areas / Tree Removal. Some improvements require a Design Review Committee approval, others staff approval

Bears will eat your garbage.

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CREATE A FIRE-RESISTANT HOME

Embers transported through the air can ignite a fire more than CREATE A FIRE-RESISTANT HOME two miles from the fire front. Embers can easily get caught in places like your gutters, roof valleys and ignite vents.aReduce your Embers transported through the air can fire more than home's vulnerability with fire-resistant materials andcaught by routinely two miles from the fire front.

Embers can easily get in removing places likedebris. your gutters, roof valleys and vents. Reduce your home's vulnerability with fire-resistant materials and by routinely removing debris.

Start by removing receptive fuel beds around your home at the following locations: Start by removing receptive fuel beds around your home at theDECKS: following locations: Construct your deck with materials like metal or A ignition-resistant lumber/composites. Embers often fall through in planks; it’s your critical to with remove all combustible DECKS: Construct deck materials like metal or A gaps materials under lumber/composites. and around your deck. ignition-resistant Embers often fall through gaps in planks; it’s critical to remove all combustible ROOFS: Protect vulnerable surface. Regularly inspect underyour and most around your deck.

B materials points of ember entry like roof valleys, protrusions like chimneys and skylights, rain gutters shingles.surface.

Install metal dripinspect edge Protect your mostand vulnerable Regularly B ROOFS: on the of roof and metal points ember entry flashing like roof around valleys, protrusions. protrusions like chimneys and skylights, rain gutters and shingles. Install metal drip edge GUTTERS: or enclose gutters to prevent the roof Screen and metal flashing rain around protrusions.

C on accumulation of plant debris, i.e. fuel. Ensure unscreened open gutters areorcleaned GUTTERS: Screen encloseregularly. rain gutters to prevent C or accumulation of plant debris, i.e. fuel. Ensure unscreened EAVES: or fill gaps between wood to prevent open Enclose gutters eaves are cleaned regularly.

D or ember intrusion.

D EAVES: Enclose eaves or fill gaps between wood to prevent VENTS:intrusion.

Vents located on a vertical wall, including crawl space E ember vents (foundation vents), gable end vents, and other openings such as dryer areonvulnerable to theincluding entry of wind-blown Vents vents, located a vertical wall, crawl space E VENTS: embers.

If these enter andgable igniteend dust or flammable the vents (foundation vents), vents, and otheritems, openings fire isas in dryer a veryvents, dangerous location and might not detected such are vulnerable to the entry ofbe wind-blown until it's too late to save theignite house.

Cover all vents with embers.

If these enter and dust or flammable items, the corrosion-resistant 1/8 inlocation metal mesh screens fire is in a very dangerous and might not to beguard detected these points of to entry. vents with exterior baffle until it's too late saveNew the house.

Cover all vents with that auto-shut when exposed to heattoare ideal. corrosion-resistant 1/8 in metal mesh screens guard F mechanisms these points of entry. New vents with exterior baffle WALLS AND that FENCING: Build or remodel nonflammable auto-shut when exposedwith to heat are ideal.

F mechanisms materials like brick, masonry, cement, or stucco. Regularly clear fuel fromAND the base of yourBuild fence. fences WALLS FENCING: or Remove remodelwooden with nonflammable touching your home, or rebuild with nonflammable materials. materials like brick, masonry, cement, or stucco. Regularly clear fuel from the base of your fence. Remove wooden fences Continued on page 10 touching your home, or rebuild with nonflammable materials.

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GATHER AROUND

THANK YOU FOR SLOWING DOWN in Glenshire/Devonshire

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by Chad Sousa, EHS Manager, Liberty Utilities

My Power is out! Why? How Long Will it be Out? How do I get Outage Information?

Let’s face it, a power outage is an inconvenient disruption

regardless the time of day, the day of the week, the cause of the outage or the duration. Even a brief outage in the middle of the night will at a minimum require you to reset the clocks in the house or worse, render your alarm clock useless.

What’s worse than a power outage? A power outage without any communication or information. It doesn’t matter if the

outage was planned for maintenance upgrades, or if it was

caused by a fallen tree . When the power goes out, customers want and need to know what to expect.

Liberty takes power outage communication seriously and

provides outage information for both planned outages and Continued on page 12

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• Outage information and outage map is updated on the Liberty Utilities website, located in the Outage Map section as soon as the information can be obtained from the field crew.

• Outage information is posted on social media, Twitter @

LibertyUtil_CA and Facebook @LibertyUtilitiesLT as soon as the information can be obtained from the field crew.

• Updates are distributed to all communication methods if/ when they become available

unplanned outages through various channels in an attempt

to reach all affected customers. The following outlines what customers can expect, how to receive, and where to obtain outage information.

The best way to stay informed about any type of power outage is to be sure the contact information on your account is up to

date. Customers are able to add more than one phone number and email to the account which can help in receiving critical

information. Also, utilize the website and/or social media if you

Routine Planned Power Outages

(for maintenance upgrades or repair work)

have not received a direct communication to find information when the power is out.

• Affected customers receive a minimum of 48 hours advanced notice.

• Liberty calls, sends a text, and/or sends an email message to the contact information on each affected customer account.

• Sign boards are placed in affected neighborhoods and/

or door hangers are affixed on the front door of homes/ businesses.

• General details about the timing and location of the planned

Article written by Lee Kiolbasa Emergency manager, Liberty Utilities

Prepared for an Emergency?

outage are posted on the Liberty Utilities website in the Planned Outages.

Emergency Planned Power Outages (for urgent repair/replacement work)

• Affected customers typically receive 24 hours advance notice prior to the start of the outage.

• Liberty calls, sends a text, and/or sends an email message to

the contact information on each affected account as soon as the work has been scheduled, If possible, sign boards are

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placed in affected neighborhoods and/or door hangers are affixed on the front door of homes/businesses.

• General details about the timing and location of the planned outage are posted on the Liberty Utilities website in the Planned Outages section as soon as the work has been scheduled.

Unplanned Power Outages • Liberty calls, sends a text, , and/or sends an email message

to the contact information on each affected account as soon as the location of the outage has been confirmed and an affected customers can be identified.

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GDRA Encourages Residents To Continue Preparing For Wildfire For Example: • Limb trees up at least 6 feet above the ground, and remove any

branches that make contact with your home or are within 10 feet of a chimney or furnace vent

• Cover all external vents with 1/8" metal screening to protect against embers

• Clear spaces under decks and stairs of flammable material • Completely cover exposed wood piles with a fire-resistant

material, unless you are able to store wood 30 feet from all

Tarp Information

structures.

• GDRA allows colors similar to nature, including gray & silver. No

Pursuant to Truckee Fire 14 CCR 1299.03: In the first section of

white or bright please.

Zone 1/within 30 feet of all structures or to the property line, it

states on item G. Relocate exposed wood piles outside of Zone 1 unless completely covered by a fire-resistant material.

• Mountain Hardware carries silver fire resistant tarps in a variety of sizes.

• For more information visit https://www.truckeefire.org/defensiblespace and http://glenshiredevonshire.org/your-community/ firewise/

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NOTE FROM THE POOL MANAGER

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...I live and work in the best community.

Note From The Pool Manager What a resilient community we live in. We did it, we successfully made it through

our first pandemic at the pool. This could

not have been accomplished without the

flexibility and patience of the community.

Deepest gratitude from the staff and

myself! The staff was challenged to put together and enforce new sanitation protocols, sign up procedures, and

scheduling. The membership was also responsible for adapting to the new

eSoft scheduling program, as well as the

current check in process. Together we all persevered and made it through.

This summer I watched the resilience

of our community. The staff heard your

stories about how this pandemic affects you and your family. We listened to the many struggles and new undertakings

everyone is facing. Not only were we all

struggling through a pandemic, but also the dense smoke that engulfed us. What

stuck out through all this was the outlook and positive mindset that the many pool attendees showed. Many commented about the time they got to spend with

their loved ones, about being thankful for what they have or even how they spread joy to others over this challenging time.

I know the joyfully colored rocks during

my stroll around the pond as well as the positive sayings written in chalk on my

street bring a much-needed smile to my

face daily. It truly has been one of the most challenging, memorable, and diverse

summers I have endured at the pool. But it

also showed me that I live and work for the best community.

Uncertainty has been the theme of our

lives lately. Will we get shut down again?

Will COVID-19 case numbers spike?

Will I have a job? And yes, even, will the

pool be open next summer? I'll end with

this– replace the fear of the unknown with curiosity. Expand your knowledge, the

only way we develop what we do know, is through the unknown. Till next summer...

Ashley Pose GDRA Pool Manager,

AshleyPose

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Did you know that seniors comprise 25% of our population here in the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe area?

Sierra Senior Services is a non-profit agency that delivers Meals on Wheels to at-risk seniors in the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe area, helping them to continue living independently -in their own homes- for as long as safely possible. It also provides

these seniors with social connection and coordinates additional

support services. The agency provides an unduplicated service in our community!

To learn more about the agency’s efforts to keep our seniors

fed and connected during these unprecedented times, please visit www.sierraseniors.org. You can also find information on how to sign up for the Meals on Wheels program, volunteer opportunities, and learn about the ways that Sierra Senior

Services can provide benefits and care to you, your loved ones, and our community members.

Thank you for helping us take care of each other to keep our community healthy and strong!

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Carla Embertson

For Truckee Town Council 2 year seat

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By the Truckee River Watershed Council

Martis Creek during restoration: we’re restoring the meandering stream, increasing the creek’s access to the meadow floodplain, and allowing water to flow over the banks during high flows. This recharges ground water, creates cooler temperatures for fish habitat, enhances wildlife habitat, and slows the flow of sediment downstream for cleaner water.

A Floodplain Reconnected, A Landscape Revived

meadow and 2 miles of stream as well as planting native

breathtaking – and environmentally significant – meadow

to be resilient from the effects of wildfires, droughts, and floods.

The Martis Wildlife Area encompasses one of our area’s

grasses and plants. Our work helps prepare this treasured area

wetlands. Our restoration project is restoring 70 acres of

You will see a greener, wetter, and wilder meadow in the future.

Martis Creek before restoration (on the north side of Highway 267):

a straight channel, disconnected from the meadow surface, with

limited ability for water to spread

out across the meadow, leaving the meadow drier, and surface waters disconnected from surrounding groundwater.

It takes a dedicated team to do what we do. Thank you to

our partners – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northstar

California Resort, and Northstar Community Service District.

Thank you to the funders who are making this work possible -

the donors of the Truckee River Watershed Council, Bella Vista

Foundation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife via Prop 1, The Martis Fund, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

To learn more about this restoration project and others, go to: www.Meadowsforever.org

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in the forest, clearing fallen trees from trails, conducting

maintenance, or building new multi-use trails. But after a

walkthrough of the sight, we gladly accepted the Glenshire

-By Leslie Loveland

challenge!

The Glenshire HOA approached the Truckee Trails Foundation

The Glenshire Pond has so many beautiful boardwalks that

Glenshire Pond. The Truckee Trails crew typically works deep

began to deteriorate.

asking if the crew could help fix up a few things around the

function well, but with big winters and the California sun they

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Here’s what the crew did: • Replaced missing and tightened loose screws on all of the boardwalks;

• Attached 4 new bumpers to one of the boardwalks; • Dug up the sides of the ramps and attached new pressure

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For Truckee Town Council

melt, but we hope that with a little drain digging and clearing,

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what you think! Contact Leslie at leslie@truckeetrails.org

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treated 2x8 pieces of lumber to make sure that decomposed granite wouldn’t fall through or wash over the sides;

• Reinforced the lumber with large rocks, smaller rock,

decomposed granite, rebar and lots of water to create a nice bond;

• Made sure the off and on ramps were smooth with no lip so wheeled travelers could roll right over; and

• Dug drains, cleared drains, and re-buried an exposed culvert that was causing riders to ride around.

Water runoff is always a tough challenge as the snow begins to your shoes will stay a little bit dryer next spring. Let us know

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BULLETIN BOARD

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Truckee Police & Truckee Fire both use Nixle public alerting system for emergency messaging. Sign up today! http://local. nixle.com/register/

Remember To Log Defensible Space Hours

GDRA needs all Residents to log in Defensible Space hours performed on their property! Click

on "Log Your Defensible Space Time" button at glenshiredevonshire.com. Help your Association remain a Firewise Community! Visit glenshiredevonshire.com to log your hours. Contact GDRA office with any questions. When an entire community gathers together to make the neighborhood a better place, everyone benefits! Thank you!

Yoga In Glenshire

Classes are postponed until further notice. Drop-in ($12) or punch card ($50/5-pack) available.

Contact Amy Renn of Terra Firma Fitness, Massage & Yoga at amyterrafirma@gmail.com, or 209.662.4146 for more information.

Non-profit Event Information Welcome

If you are involved with a Truckee non-profit holding an event you would like your neighbors to

know about, please submit to Glenshire Assoc at glenshire1@sbcglobal.net and we will publish

brief information (no ads) in the appropriate Shire. Submit By: August 23, 2020 for October 2020 Edition.

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Lake Trail Fundraising Campaign

SOS Glenshire

Thank you to those who have donated funds toward the lake

Have a voice regarding the future of Eastern Truckee! SOS

care of the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 366,

ensure that our voice is heard in the Town of Truckee General Plan

online. Many upgrades and drainage revisions are being planned.

is important to keep informed- Please sign up for updates through

trail! To make a donation, mail to: Glenshire Lake Trail Project, in

Glenshire (Saving Open Space around Glenshire) is working to

Truckee, CA 96161 or visit glenshiredevonshire.com to donate

Update, and in developments like Canyon Springs. At this time, it

Contact the GDRA offices to be on the Lake Trail Committee.

our e-newsletter at sosglenshire.org

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Two Line Dance Classes!

Department and Truckee & Northstar Fire Departments to provide

Classes - Most Tuesdays - Glenshire Clubhouse

Nixle is a communication tool utilized by the Truckee Police

important communications to the community through email and

text messages. Signing up is fast, easy and free. For more info visit to www.nixle.com and sign up today.

glenshiredevonshire.com

Classes are postponed until further notice. Two Line Dance 6:05-7:05pm - Beginning Line Dance

Anyone over 12 years of age interested in line dancing. No special shoes, clothing or dance experience needed. We are currently

working on line dance steps (to music). Come and join in the fun!

Visit our website for links to fire safety info, the latest road

7:05-8:15pm - High Beginner/Improver Line Dance

construction, Board meeting highlights and more...

a Beginning Line Dance Class or who has had previous structured

conditions & local road web cams, Glenshire Drive road

Anyone over 12 years of age who has, in essence, graduated from

Playdate Preschool & School Age Program

dance experience (ballet, jazz, contemporary, line dance or

creative, and fun design for our families and kiddos that also

$8 per person. Contact Robin Reese at rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

to do everything I can to make sure these kids can remain kids.

Recreational activities in or on the lake, such as swimming,

We launched our summer program this year with a unique,

minimized all-risk. I love and care about this community and want If you would like to know more about fall programs, feel free to contact Teacher Tyler at 530.582.0441 or PlayDateGlenshire@ gmail.com

Glenshire Lake

ice-skating or other similar activities, are not endorsed or

recommended by the Association. The Association assumes no

responsibility for any such use. Please enjoy the beauty, don’t litter,

Clubhouse Dumpster

control and pick up after your pets.

Please do not dump your personal trash without permission.

Please call and ask if we have room. We don’t mind helping GDRA Members, but please ask first! (Wednesdays preferred) Please schedule 24 hrs in advance.

ballroom dance) and/or picks up dance steps easily.

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The Shire 15726 Glenshire Drive Truckee, CA 96161

SOLD

Listed - $749,000 Sold - $749,000

SOLD Listed - $568,000 Sold - $626,000

Listed - $789,000 Sold - $850,000

SOLD

The Glenshire/Devonshire Market: June 1st ~ September 1st

Active Listings - 8 Sold Properties - 29Â (26 in 2019) Pending Sales - 16 Avg. Price Per SqFt. - $382 (10% increase) Avg. Sales Price - $659K ($587K in 2019) Med. Sales Price - $650K ($557K in 2019)